Masala Chai
Masala Chai brings a warming blend of cardamom, clove, and black pepper to robust black tea, mellowed with a splash of milk and a touch of sweetness. It’s fragrant, lightly spiced, and comforting—perfect for a cozy morning ritual or an afternoon pick‑me‑up.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Masala Chai, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 2
Add the cardamom pod, clove, peppercorns, and tea leaves.
- 3
Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Strain into a cup and fill the rest of the cup with milk.
- 5
Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
- Calories 106.55 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 4.2 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 23.24 g 8%
- Total Fat 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 67.19 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 5.46 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 22.46 g --
- Added Sugars 9.95 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 163.27 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 211.46 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 77.96 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.45 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Masala Chai is an Indian beverage recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 10 mins, serves 1, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Loose Leaf Black Tea, Milk, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 106.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Masala Chai?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for beverage or breakfast or snack.
- What is Masala Chai made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Loose Leaf Black Tea, Milk, Sugar, Water. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Masala Chai?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Masala Chai?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 106.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Masala Chai easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Masala Chai healthy?
- Masala Chai has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 106.55 calories and 4.2 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 9.95 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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